Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Erysimum cheiri
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERYSIMUM linifolium
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Wallflower
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
wallflower
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Goldlack
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
giroflée and ravenelle
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Alhelí
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
goivo-amarelo
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Lak
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Wallflower
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Wallflower and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.